Phoenix|News|
Phoenix Approves $1.6B Budget For 2021-22
The Phoenix City Council voted 6-3 to approve the budget for fiscal year 2021-22 Tuesday. Here's what that means for the city going forward.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
- Phoenix, AZ
My name is Christopher Boan. I'm now the field editor/reporter for Arizona at Patch, covering the communities of the greater Phoenix and Tucson metropolitan areas. Prior to joining Patch, I worked for KTAR.com & ArizonaSports.com, the East Valley Tribune, Tucson Local Media, and the Green Valley News & Sahuarita Sun. I have won 14 statewide awards during my career.
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Scottsdale, AZ|News|
Mask Wearing Forces Scottsdale School Board Meeting To Recess
Tuesday night's Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board meeting was recessed after a group of attendees refused to wear masks.
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Tucson, AZ|News|
CDC Mask Guidance: Tucson City Council Votes To End Mask Mandate
The Tucson City Council voted 4-1 to rescind the city's mask mandate Tuesday. Here's what you need to know.
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Phoenix|News|
Victim Identified In Phoenix Apartment Death
Shavone Robinson, 30, was found dead in a Phoenix apartment with three children inside Monday, Phoenix police said. Here's what we know.
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Phoenix|News|
Phoenix Suns Head Coach Monty Williams Named Coach Of The Year
Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams has won the National Basketball Coaches Association Michael H. Goldberg Coach of the Year Award.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Phoenix|News|
Phoenix Getting 2 Warehouses Near Loop 303
MDH Partners plans on building more than 600,000 square feet of warehouse space near Loop 303 in Phoenix. Read more on the project here.
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Phoenix|News|
CVS Health Hiring 500 Employees At Chandler Office
CVS Health will hire 500 service and clinical professional positions at its Chandler Aetna One Advocate office. Here's what to know.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Tucson, AZ|News|
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos Wants To Reform Law Enforcement
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos released a four-point plan to increase accountability for officers and deputies in Southern Arizona.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Phoenix|News|
Man Charged In Apartment Kidnapping Attempt
Lorenzo Cannata, 42, was charged with three counts of kidnapping and one count of armed robbery. Here's what we know.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Tempe, AZ|News|
CDC Mask Guidance: Tempe Ending Citywide Mask Mandate On Friday
The city of Tempe will end its mask mandate in public places for everyone that's fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Phoenix|News|
Man Killed In Midtown Phoenix Shooting
A man was shot and killed inside a vehicle outside a house near 21st and Missouri avenues Monday, Phoenix police said.
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Scottsdale, AZ|News|
Fatal Crash Shuts Down Scottsdale, Happy Valley Road
A fatal crash at the intersection of Scottsdale and Happy Valley roads led to extended road closures, Scottsdale police said.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Across Arizona, AZ|News|
Several AZ Stores Drop Mask Requirement For Vaccinated Customers
Target, Walmart, Costco and Trader Joe's are among the businesses that have all stopped requiring masks for fully vaccinated customers.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Tucson, AZ|News|
Motorcyclist Killed Friday Night On Kino Parkway Identified
Mahmoud Soufiani Morabet, 21, was identified by police as the motorcyclist killed in a crash on South Kino Parkway Friday night.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Tucson, AZ|News|
NCAA Softball Bracket Revealed: See Where Arizona Plays
The Arizona Wildcats earned the 11th seed in the 2021 NCAA Softball Tournament and will host the Tucson regional this weekend.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Tempe, AZ|News|
NCAA Softball Bracket Revealed: See Where ASU Plays
The Arizona State University Sun Devils are hosting a regional in the 2021 NCAA Softball Tournament. See who they play here.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Tempe, AZ|News|
Tempe Closing Rio Salado Both Ways Nightly For Light Rail Repairs
Tempe is closing Rio Salado Parkway both ways nightly, starting tonight, for repairs on the light rail bridge. Here's what to know.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Across Arizona, AZ|News|
Data On Mass Killings In Arizona Reveals Domestic Violence Trend
There were zero mass killings — those with four or more deaths — in Arizona in 2020 during coronavirus lockdowns. But it’s not that simple.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Phoenix|News|
Blue Signal Search Among 2021’s Best Workplaces: Inc.
Inc. magazine revealed its 2021 picks this week, recognizing 429 of the best places to work in the United States, according to the ranking.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Scottsdale, AZ|News|
Four Scottsdale Companies Among 2021’s Best Workplaces: Inc.
Inc. magazine revealed its 2021 picks this week, recognizing 429 of the best places to work in the United States, according to the ranking.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
